*◊ EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER PP WITH UNIQUE MECHANISM AND SEMI-SHROUDED HAMMER.

SN 421317. Cal. 7.65mm. Extremely rare/unique Walther PP, clearly an experimental example, whose slide legend is distinctly different from production guns. Of greater importance are the internal differences in the slide, with respect to the firing pin housing, and the operating mechanism that can only be appreciated upon dis-assembly. The slide length is the same as standard production, though the left side of slide is marked with Walther banner suffixing the usual 2-line slide address followed by the notation “E4”. The right side of the bbl shroud, the right side of slide and right side of frame are proofed Crown/N. Adjacent to the slide proof is the number “3” that upon dis-assembly has been stamped on the inner surface of each grip. On the right side of frame, just behind the trigger, is an electro-penciled “421317/E-4”. The number “4” has been carried forward to mark the left side of the frame under the chamber shroud, the inner surface of the ejector, the inner surface of transfer bar and the lower spine of the mag that has an extended solid metal base seen only on the earliest pistols and prototypes. Wood grips are checkered with a border and recessed to house the experimental mechanism. Accompanied by a Nov 22, 1945 dated Certificate of captured enemy equipment to Pfc Daniel F. Combs listing 1-Walther 32 E4, authorizing it as personal property. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 97% bright blue with sharp edge wear and minimal handling marks as expected in a gun made more for evaluation than hard field testing. Excellent condition wood grips, slightly darkened,with some blunted checkering. A thin sliver is missing from the upper leading edge of the right panel. Bright bore with sharp rifling and minor frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare and interesting Walther PP for the most advanced collector. 4-52592 LMA43 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1243

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1243	$36,800.00	◊ EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER PP WITH UNIQUE MECHANISM AND SEMI-SHROUDED HAMMER. SN 421317. Cal. 7.65mm. Extremely rare/unique Walther PP, clearly an experimental example, whose slide legend is distinctly different from production guns. Of greater importance are the internal differences in the slide, with respect to the firing pin housing, and the operating mechanism that can only be appreciated upon dis-assembly. The slide length is the same as standard production, though the left side of slide is marked with Walther banner suffixing the usual 2-line slide address followed by the notation “E4”. The right side of the bbl shroud, the right side of slide and right side of frame are proofed Crown/N. Adjacent to the slide proof is the number “3” that upon dis-assembly has been stamped on the inner surface of each grip. On the right side of frame, just behind the trigger, is an electro-penciled “421317/E-4”. The number “4” has been carried forward to mark the left side of the frame under the chamber shroud, the inner surface of the ejector, the inner surface of transfer bar and the lower spine of the mag that has an extended solid metal base seen only on the earliest pistols and prototypes. Wood grips are checkered with a border and recessed to house the experimental mechanism. Accompanied by a Nov 22, 1945 dated Certificate of captured enemy equipment to Pfc Daniel F. Combs listing 1-Walther 32 E4, authorizing it as personal property. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 97% bright blue with sharp edge wear and minimal handling marks as expected in a gun made more for evaluation than hard field testing. Excellent condition wood grips, slightly darkened,with some blunted checkering. A thin sliver is missing from the upper leading edge of the right panel. Bright bore with sharp rifling and minor frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare and interesting Walther PP for the most advanced collector. 4-52592 LMA43 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1243 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER PP WITH UNIQUE MECHANISM AND SEMI-SHROUDED HAMMER.